Enfield MK1???

[XD-9Guy]

If I can land a No. 4 MK1 in decent shape for $200 is that a decent deal? Or would I be overpaying and still be better off to hit the gun shows when they come to town?

 

[Fly]

Beercules I envy you.But I don't think you have kept up with the market.
Enfields have gone though the roof.Go to gunbrokers.com & see what I mean.

 

[Fly]

The Mosin Nagants are neat rifles and fun to shoot, but I'm not a big fan of beating the bolt open with a 2x4. Beercules you do know rifles[Broken External Image]

 

[Old Fart]

If I can land a No. 4 MK1 in decent shape for $200 is that a decent deal? Or would I be overpaying and still be better off to hit the gun shows when they come to town?

Yup that's a pretty decent price.

No don't wait on the gun show. If there's one there it'll run a heck of a lot more than that, unless you're naturally lucky. Almost everything I've seen at recdent shows has been high. Sure you might be able to deal them dowm, but why when you can score one at $200. You probably won't find a better deal at a gun show.

As stated above they do cock on closing. Be aware. And it might be a good idea to have the head space checked by a competent gunsmith. There seem to be a problem with that and enfields. Based purely on what I've been told. I've never personally had one with a problem, but people with more enfield experience than me always seem to suggest it.

 

[XD-9Guy]

Yup that's a pretty decent price.

No don't wait on the gun show. If there's one there it'll run a heck of a lot more than that, unless you're naturally lucky. Almost everything I've seen at recdent shows has been high. Sure you might be able to deal them dowm, but why when you can score one at $200. You probably won't find a better deal at a gun show.

As stated above they do cock on closing. Be aware. And it might be a good idea to have the head space checked by a competent gunsmith. There seem to be a problem with that and enfields. Based purely on what I've been told. I've never personally had one with a problem, but people with more enfield experience than me always seem to suggest it.

Thanks, I felt pretty good about $200 so I have tried to move on the deal. It's not a done deal but $200 is the neighborhood I started out in, hopefully I can keep it in that neighborhood b/c I can't afford much more than that. I probably will take it to a Smithy before I shoot it because of its age and because I want it to be ready to go. If I get one I'll want to take care of it because I hope to have and shoot it for a very long time. If the deal works out I'll post some pics. It could be awhile before the deal comes together though.

 

[Old Fart]

I think you'll enjoy it. By the way I've seen 303 ammo at Academy.

 

[Old Fart]

http://www.allans-armory.com/aaresult.php?PageId=44

Here's a link to a guy I've dealt with in the past and he's done good by me.

You'll need to add on tax, s/h, transfer, etc to the cost.

 

[XD-9Guy]

Great site - I may do some business with that fella.

 

[Beercules]

There's nothing special to worry about with the cock on close design, and headspace, while not unimportant, has been a little over-emphasized on Enfields.

http://parallaxscurioandrelicfirearmsforums.yuku.com/topic/3361/t/Headspace-101-for-303-s.html

This provides a good simple explanation of headspace, along with some pretty cool photos and tests to dispel some of the Enfield headspace worries.